South West Africa - 1949 - 75th anniv. of the UPU

Southwestern Africa between Angola, Botswana and South Africa, bordering on the Atlantic Ocean. Formerly a German possession,  South West Africa was occupied by  South African forces in 1915 and by the  Treaty of Versailles was mandated to  the Union of South Africa. On March 1990 it became Namibia.

1949 - 75th anniv. of the UPU

The Universal Postal Union is a specialized agency of the United Nations that coordinates postal policies among member countries, in addition to the worldwide postal system. Before the establishment of the UPU, each country had to prepare a separate treaty with other nations that post had wanted to bring international mail to and from. The UPU was created in 1874.

South West Africa - 1946 - WW II victory

Southwestern Africa between Angola, Botswana and South Africa, bordering on the Atlantic Ocean. Formerly a German possession,  South West Africa was occupied by  South African forces in 1915 and by the  Treaty of Versailles was mandated to  the Union of South Africa. On March 1990 it became Namibia.

In 1946 in the British Empire are issued stamps to celebrate 

the end of World War II and the return of peace

South West Africa -1953- Coronation Issue

Southwestern Africa between Angola, Botswana and South Africa, bordering on the Atlantic Ocean. Formerly a German possession,  South West Africa was occupied by  South African forces in 1915 and by the  Treaty of Versailles was mandated to  the Union of South Africa. On March 1990 it became Namibia.

1953

Coronation Issue

Queen Elizabeth II ad flowers

On 2nd June 1953 Princess Elizabeth was crowned Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan and Ceylon, thus assuming the role of Head of the Commonwealth. Elizabeth ascended to the throne of these countries following the death of his father, King George VI. During the coronation ceremony, Queen Elizabeth swore an oath to uphold the law in his kingdom and take over the government of the Church of England.

South West Africa - 1947 - Visit of the British Royal Family

Southwestern Africa between Angola, Botswana and South Africa, bordering on the Atlantic Ocean. Formerly a German possession, South West Africa was occupied by South African forces in 1915 and by the Treaty of Versailles was mandated to the Union of South Africa. On March 1990 it became Namibia.

South West Africa

1947

Royal Tour of South Africa

South West Africa - 1937 - Coronation Issue

Southwestern Africa between Angola, Botswana and South Africa, bordering on the Atlantic Ocean. Formerly a German possession, South West Africa was occupied by South African forces in 1915 and by the Treaty of Versailles was mandated to the Union of South Africa. On March 1990 it became Namibia.

Coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth

King George VI became king after the abdication of his brother Edward VIII in december 1936. Her coronation took place on may 12, 1937, the date previously intended for Edward's coronation. In throughout the British Empire is emitted stamps to celebrate the event.

Inscribed alternately in English and Afrikaans